Health Library

Phosphorus Restriction for Children

Detailed information on controlling phosphorus in your child's diet.

Physical Abnormalities

Detailed information on physical abnormalities of high-risk newborns

Physical Exam for a Child with Congenital Heart Disease

Detailed information on what to expect when your child has a physical exam to help find possible heart conditions, or to find out how well your child is coping with existing heart problems.

Physical Exam of the Newborn

A complete physical exam is an important part of newborn care. Each body system is carefully checked for signs of health and normal function.

Physical Exam: Adolescent Male

Detailed information on what teen boys can expect during a physical exam.

Physical Needs of the Dying Child

A terminally ill child has many of the same needs as any seriously ill child, including a routine for sleep and rest, and for pain management. Here's what you should know.

Pilomatrixoma in Children

A pilomatrixoma is a slow-growing, noncancerous skin tumor of the hair follicle. It's most common on the face and neck, and it's more common in children and young adults. Read on to learn more.

Pityriasis Rosea in Children

Pityriasis rosea is a mild, common rash. Read on to learn more about diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.

Placenta Previa

During pregnancy, when the placenta is attached close to the cervix or covers the cervix, it is called placenta previa. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.

Planning to Be Away from Your Baby: Introducing a Bottle

You’ve been breastfeeding your baby up until now—but it’s time to return to work. You haven’t given them a bottle with breast milk yet. When should you make the change? Here are tips to make a successful transition from breast to bottle.

Play

Detailed information on the stages of play for all ages

Play Therapy for a Child in the Hospital

Play therapy is used to help children understand and cope with illness, surgery, hospitalization, treatments, and procedures.